Essex, MA rental market
Last updated August 10, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Essex, MA is $2,300.
$2,300
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Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $2,000 to $3,100.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,900 | 1 |
| $2,000 | 1 |
| $2,200 | 1 |
| $2,300 | 1 |
| $3,000 | 2 |
| $3,100+ | 2 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $2,400 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,200 | $2,267 |
| Feb | $2,100 | $2,000 |
| Mar | $1,600 | $2,000 |
| Apr | $1,600 | $2,324 |
| May | $1,725 | $2,000 |
| Jul | $5,500 | $2,000 |
| Aug | $4,900 | $2,000 |
| Sep | $1,775 | $2,300 |
| Oct | $3,500 | No data |
| Nov | $1,825 | No data |
| Dec | $1,900 | No data |
Market temperature
The Essex, MA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Essex, MA is 10% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Essex, MA?
The average rent in Essex, MA is $2,300.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Essex, MA?
Houses in Essex, MA rent between $2,000 - $3,100 with an average rent of $2,300.
3. How has the rent in Essex, MA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Essex, MA decreased by $2,400
4. How much has the rent in Essex, MA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Essex, MA did not change.
5. How many available rentals are there in Essex, MA?
There are currently 4 rentals available in Essex, MA.
6. How do rent prices in Essex, MA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Essex, MA is $2,300 — 9.52% higher the national average of $2,100.